Guests - Emily Branigan and Amanda TrustyHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 145 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we are joined by IDA judge and dance educators Emily Branigan and Amanda Trusty to tell you what judges really think of special awards. (Spoiler alert - we love them). Topics Include: The reasons we love special awards Why special awards often mean more than placement or overall awards Our favorite special awards to give dancersHelp support our podcast. Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Season 4. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearYour support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceEmily Branigan - @embraniganAmanda Trusty - @amanda_trustyCheck out our guest’s current projects! Join Emily Branigan's studio for open classes this summer @thestudioatguilfordcenter Find out more about Amanda Trusty's new company, healing theater heARTS. Follow them on instagram: @healingtheaterheartsJoin our FREE Facebook Group and connect with us! Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast Community Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! We would love to hear from you! Join our Newsletter for weekly episode releases straight to your inbox! Follow Impact Dance Adjudicators on social media @impactdanceadjudicators and for a list of IDA Affiliated dance competitions, visit our website at www.impactdanceadjudicators.comSupport the show